Charleston Women and Wine Historical Tour

The Women and Wine is a combined history and bar tour that will include two bar stops and historic sites in between. Designed by two locals Gia and Capt. Bryan the focus of this experience is on women who changed the scene politically, socially, and economically in this city of firsts. Feel free to purchase a glass of wine/beer/ or cocktail in a wine bar started by female entrepreneurs and be introduced to women who were active in Prohibition era Charleston. From there guests will explore the historic district and sites associated with influential women in awe inspiring tales of adversity and strength. Guests will finish the tour in a second bar establishment. This tour is designed with a focus on historic women of Charleston but promises to be an adventure for guests of all backgrounds and the first of its kind being offered in Charleston.
*** To keep our price point low, Drinks are Not Included in the tour price but can be purchased from our partner establishments.
***Must be 21+

Meeting Point

49 S Market St

49 S Market St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

Location is called "Well Hung Vineyard - and Restaurant" . It is on South Market street between Church and State Street. Closest public parking is the Cumberland Street Garage on the corner of Church Street and Cumberland roughly two blocks away.

What's included:

• Licensed Tour Guide

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

St. Philip's Church

142 Church St, , Charleston, 29401-2898, South Carolina

One of the oldest church congregations in Charleston with a Historical Graveyard and Cemetery. Both gravesites contain powerful figures in Charleston's history.

10 minutes

St. Michael's Church

71 Broad St, Charleston, 29401-2902, South Carolina

The oldest church edifice left standing in Charleston. At this site known as the Four Corners of Law guests will learn about some unique women in Charleston's history and the forces that stood against them. Guests will pass by this beautiful site.

5 minutes

Heyward-Washington House

87 Church St, , Charleston, 29401-2503, South Carolina

A structure with several notable ( and controversial) owners, the Heyward-Washington House will present a pivotal role of two previous residents who are perhaps some of the most famous abolitionists in South Carolina's history.

10 minutes

Gibbes Museum of Art

135 Meeting St, Charleston, 29401-2217, South Carolina

This is a well known art museum that we will pass by as part of the experience that features art created by one of the important figures discussed on the tour.

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Dock Street Theater

135 Church St, , Charleston, 29401-2899, South Carolina

Pass by this beautiful structure in the heart of the French Quarter in downtown Charleston.

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French Huguenot Church

136 Church St, At the corner of Church and Queen sts., Charleston, 29401-2802, South Carolina

Pass by the oldest example of Gothic Revival Architecture in South Carolina. Several of the important women discussed on the experience were members of the population leaving a series of conflict in France.

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